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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $105,900

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $162,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSpyderAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $82,100 $250,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Heated front seats 530  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Wheels, dark finish 990 0
Carbon fiber trim 585 3,700
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,950
Interior ambient lighting 340  
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   500
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Heated front seats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wheels, dark finish 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 0 3,441
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,324
Interior ambient lighting 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   465
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 22,805 14,600
Options (change) 0 13,579
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $105,900 $268,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $141,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,037
Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSpyderAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine375hp H6621hp V12
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 101590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/40-20
Total Price$105,900$268,195
Adjustments for Features0-20,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,900$247,735

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
TrimSpyderAMG S65
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Wind blocker, automatic $500
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Night vision $1750
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Convertible top$3000 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlights with Swarovski crystal accents $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting $1000
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,480$26,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterS-Class
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in116.0 in
Length172.2 in198.1 in
Width70.9 in74.7 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.5,040 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.912.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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